Jay Sternickle is a creative consultant who provides a number of different services for his clients including: writing, photography, graphic design, marketing and web development. In addition, he is an instructor and professional presenter specializing in the use of technology.

Sternickle has a background in public relations and photography and has worked as a writer and editor at several daily and weekly newspapers. He also served with the US Army and worked on a combat camera team during the Persian Gulf War. He received his bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and is currently working to complete his master’s degree in instructional design technology at Western Illinois University.

In addition to his consulting work, Sternickle is an instructor at Joliet Junior College. He works with the college’s Community Education Department and teaches a variety of subjects including digital photography, writing for the internet, graphic design, and web development. Sternickle also serves as a consultant for the Illinois Small Business Development Center located at the college.